With Google announcing and presenting the next generation of mobile operating system, Android 15, the tech world is boiling again. Following a three-phase strategy for the Android development and release cycle, Android 15 is no exception.
First up is the developer preview phase, which was launched earlier this year. This phase is designed for app developers to get ahead of the upcoming changes so they can familiarize themselves with the new software and plan and add new features to their apps if needed.
Then, on April 11, the first public beta of Android 15 was ushered in. Anyone eager to try out new features before the official release can participate in the beta, report issues and bugs to Google, and help shape the final software version. Although the beta version is more stable and has fewer bugs than the developer preview, keep in mind that this is still early and may not be flawless.
As of July 30, Android 15 Beta 4 has been released for devices that are part of Google's beta program. It is available to the public and requires no special invitation or account. Just sign up for the beta program and get the Android 15 beta.
As for the official launch window, which is expected to end in the fall or third quarter of 2024. Referring to the past records, Android 14 was released in October 2023, while Android 13 was launched in August 2022.
The fastest way to get Android 15 beta is to have a Google Pixel device. Because Android is developed by Google, and the Pixel series is Google's own hardware product, similar to Apple's iPhone and iOS, Pixel devices should be given priority to get the beta version.
Currently, the following Pixel devices are available with the Android 15 beta:
Unfortunately, Pixel 5 and earlier models can't be upgraded to Android 15. But if your device is on this list, you can upgrade with confidence.
Samsung has yet to announce specific plans to specify which devices will be able to upgrade to Android 15. However, we can make predictions by the following assumptions:
First, Samsung offers at least two years of software update service and recently adjusted its policy to seven years of support for the latest Galaxy S24 series. Based on this, any Samsung device that comes with Android 13 from the factory should be eligible to receive the Android 15 update.
In addition, any flagship and mid-range phone with Android 11 that has had four years of major OS upgrades should also be eligible, as this was Samsung's previous policy until it was updated to seven years.
Here is a speculative list of Samsung devices:
Galaxy S系列Galaxy Z系列Galaxy A系列Galaxy Tab系列Galaxy F和M系列
Similarly, there are a large number of Samsung phones that are likely to receive Android 15 updates. We've listed some of the most popular and recent devices that will get the Android 15 update as long as they meet the above criteria.
Later, we will get the official list of supported devices from Samsung and update it.
At Google's I/O conference, it was revealed that from May 15, certain OnePlus devices will start receiving Android 15 beta updates, including:
Sadly, the OnePlus 12R doesn't seem to be able to get the Android 15 beta update at the moment.
Installing Android 15 Beta 2 is done manually and requires following specific steps on the OnePlus forums. It is highly recommended to make a backup before installation in case the device is damaged. Devices running Android 14.0.0.610 and below, and devices with higher versions than this need to be rolled back before upgrading.
There are known to be some issues. For example, the OnePlus 12's Bluetooth connection may have compatibility issues; The Smart Lock function is not working, the camera function is abnormal, and some third-party apps may crash.
The OnePlus Open version adds more problems. When you long-press the subject of the film, you can't get smart selection or cropping options; When the screen resolution is switched to HD, the drop-down status bar quickly switches to the display abnormality.
If you're open to installing Android 15 Beta 2, check out the detailed installation guide on the forums.
Motorola likewise did not announce an Android 15 support plan. So, again, let's make a reasonable assumption:
It is reasonable to assume that all Motorola devices released within the past year will get the Android 15 update. This includes the recently announced Edge 50 series, last year's Edge 40 series, Edge Plus, Razr Plus (Razr 40 Ultra), and Razr (Razr 40) foldable phones.
Motorola has also launched a number of affordable phones, such as the Moto G 5G (2024) and G Power (2024). These devices will also get the Android 15 update, but it's unlikely that all budget phones will be upgraded.
Motorola is known for being slow to push updates and claims that some Moto G84 phones released in 2023 won't support Android 15 updates, a statement that has thrown other potential updates into chaos.
Even so, here is a list of devices that may get the Android 15 update:
Please note that this list is based on current Motorola device support. We will update this list until final confirmation is obtained.
目前，只要您的Nothing手机符合要求，即可获取Android 15 beta更新。 具体而言，仅适用于Nothing Phone 2或Nothing Phone 2a。 拥有Nothing Phone 1的用户将无法获取更新。
If you own an eligible Nothing phone, visit the Nothing community forum to see how to download the Android 15 beta on your device.
Currently, the Android 15 beta is only available for the following Honor devices:
Users who own these devices can get Android 15 beta right away. Similar to OnePlus, there are known issues, but some of them have been fixed. As of July 30, the only real problem seems to be the presence of a low-probability reboot scenario.
If you don't mind, check out the instructions on the Honor developer page to learn how to download the Android 15 beta update for the Honor Magic 6 Pro or Magic V2.
Post by Tom